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6D Tuesday, June 17, 2003 Lansing State Journal www.lsj.com Jimeteeetfa: Celebration to ease cultural divisions -((V 'fosfe ri z'r Juneteenth in context 1 1510: African slaves are introduced into Europe and the Americas. 1 1619: Regular slave trade established between Africa and North America. 1 1775: By the end of this year, the English colonies contain 500,000 slaves. Most live south of Maryland, but shippers in the northern colonies participate in the slave trade. I July 4, 1776: Americans declare their independence from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence, which in part states: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." The Founding Fathers, however, don't adhere to their own words and slavery continues.

1832: The United States' system of slave breeding is so successful that Virginia is able to export 6,000 slaves. 1 1860: Slave population climbs to more than 3 million. For perspective on the size of that population, imagine the enslavement of every third person in Michigan. Jan. 1, 1863: President Abraham Lincoln issues the edict known as the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in some states and Confederate lands.

In Texas and other parts of the Confederacy, news of the edict is not shared with slaves. Without Union Army enforcement, slavery continues. June 19, 1865: Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rides into Galveston, Texas, and orders all slaves freed.

Two days later, the Galveston Daily News carries the order on its front page. Dec. 6, 1865: Congress ratifies 13th Amendment, which abolishes slavery. Sources: Encyclopedia Americana; "The World Almanac," 2003, and the Rosenberg Library in Galveston, Texas Leam more www.juneteenth.com: Information on Juneteenth history and celebrations around the country. www.tsha.utexas.eduhandbook onlineindex.html: The Handbook of Texas Online.

Search for information about Juneteenth. www.cadl.org: Search the library catalog at the Capital Area District Library site. Here are some books librarians recommend: I "Juneteenth: Freedom A 1998 children's book by Muriel Miller Branch "Juneteenth: A Celebration of A 2002 children's book by Charles A. Taylor They said it "In accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free." Maj. Gen.

Gordon Granger, Galveston, Texas, June 19, 1865 Source: From the front page of the June 21, 1865 issue of "Galveston Dally News" provided by Rosenberg Library, Galveston, Texas. Continued From ID a week baby sitting two white boys. For her efforts, she took home $5. One of the boys, a 6-year-old, liked her but didn't know how to say it. "God wants you to love everybody whether you're a white or a colored Owens recalled the boy saying.

The boy was trying to be nice, Owens explained, but he was hampered by the language he had been taught. This was Owens' world. It wasn't until she attended Florida Memorial College, then in St. Augustine, that she met whites who showed any compassion for the black community. Their kindness balanced the daily humiliation of Florida's public buses.

"To see white, young men take the seats of old, black people and people with babies," she said. "I had feelings that I would hate." In 1964, she moved to East Lansing and began teaching in the Okemos School District. The exposure to Okemos was another eye-opener. "I had no idea there were poor white people," she said. Elms-Barclay grew up in the white suburbs of Littleton, and Southern California.

The only African-American she knew was Minnie, who cleaned her grandmother's house. She never thought much about race until she was 10, traveling with her family across the desert from California to Colorado. Her father pulled out to pass a car that had driven for miles with a blinker stuck on. Elms-Barclay was riding in the front seat and rolled down her window to tell the African-American family in the slower car that their turn signal was on. The family took one look at her and faced forward, refusing to turn toward her.

She never talked with her parents about the incident, but still today is bothered by the memory. "I just wanted to tell them that their blinker was on," she said. "I was so surprised as a child that they would think I would say something hurtful It makes me want to cry now." Throughout her life, Elms-Barclay made an effort to learn about people of other races. She realizes being white means having privilege. Owens' eyes have opened, as well "They're not all rich and wealthy.

They don't all hate us," she said. "They have problems like we have." ffesfcowsiu Ss backs Log on to LSJ.com and enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets on the night of your choice to The Common Ground Festival July 7-13 WmiiW, II; tin jz.r.n; Lansing Contest ends June 30, 2003. No purchase necessary. For official rules, log on to LSJ.com. Find out last night scores at the Scoreboard on 2C.

Lansing State journal www.lsj.com feel stupid, if she were to slip in Owens' opinion and say George W. Bush won the presidential election. "I voted for George Bush," Elms-Barclay said. "The worst mistake of your life," Owens shot back. Owens is convinced Bush stole the election.

"Oh, he did," she said and gave her friend the tiniest head wag to emphasize the point "I went to the Internet and got all the facts," Elms-Barclay said, and added for her friend's sake, "as mentioned in the white press." "By white people," Owens said. Their argument went on, each jabbing at the other, Elms-Barclay dryly and Owens sarcastically. Mid-sentence, Owens grabbed her friend's hand in a gesture of friendship and they both smiled. The barbs continued, though, until Elms-Barclay said: "I've learned enough in this journey of mine to know there is a very strong probability that Carrie is right. "There's a probability, but that's the difference." "I still love Suzanne," Owens said.

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I had feelings that I would Carrie Owens Haslett resident who grew up amid racism in the South Just sitting together one afternoon at lunch showed how Owens and Elms-Barclay continue to teach each other. Elms-Barclay had never heard Owens' story about the 6-year-old boy. Elms-Barclay gained insight into the complexity of the segregated South in which her friend was reared. "It's the reason it's important to have a dialogue," Elms-Barclay said. Owens and Elms-Barclay certainly don't always agree, and yet they respect each other and are friends.

Elms-Barclay empathizes with blacks. Owens appreciates the effort and doesn't make her friend seek attitude, performers Hopefuls at Clavette's tryouts last week posed for Polaroids and filled out job applications. The questions were the usual: name, address, e-mail, home phone, bust size. The pay. $125.

"I've never turned down a good opportunity," said 23-year-old Bil-li Davis, a veteran of the party circuit. "It's about networking." The auditioners came from as far as Boca Raton, to try out in the back yard of a waterfront Palm Island, home belonging to a friend of the Birthday Boy. The women were asked to dance around for a couple of minutes, while Clavette videotaped them and a few of his friends judged their talent. "We're looking for attitude," said judge Juan-Carlos Digon, an owner of Quench nightclub in Coconut Grove, a suburb of Miami "We're looking for presence." Whatever happened to potted plants? 228 Museum Dr, by Impression 5 bont -1964 Director, BO tmiiy tngiisn Performances: August 14-24 AUDITIONS: ssrrlon Dick Hill English Sun. June 22-23, 7 pm funny, nostalgic, Insightful, uplifting musical We are casting 5 women and 5 men who should look as if they were born 1 946-1 964.

Each actor will have a solo, duet and chorus songs plus monologuesdialogue; there are no "leads" or "chorus this Is an ensemble show. Characters will explore the meaning of life for us Baby Boomers. Each one has an opinion; poignant, bawdy, heartfelt, Scripts and CDs available at the office Tues-Frl, from 10 am 5:30 prepare a song for auditions; an accompanist will be provided. 228 Museum by Impression 0 Ik' MS. (tier State Journal II II II II II lift 2 Prints on 2 screens Harrison Ford, Josh Hartnett Today-Thur.

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1:05 3:20 5:40 11 I I I I I I FILM RATING OUIOIE For Parents Children GENERAL AUDIENCES All Ages Admitted PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Some material may not be suited for children. PG 13 PARENTS ARE STRONGLY CAUTIONED to give special guidance for attendance of children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. RESTRICTED Under 1 7 requires an accompanying parent or guardian NO ONE UNDER 17 ADMITTED NC 17 All Stadium Seating i Dolby Digital EX Sound In ALL I Auditoriums Student Discount with ID No Passes Accepted I.D. required for rated films.

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They will be expected to dance on elevated points around the pool and occasionally jump in and encourage other guests to do the same." The position: "Sexy Girl." The gig: Clayton Clavette's birthday bash. The real estate broker and developer, who was mum on how old he's turning, wanted 10 women to keep his 200-person shindig swinging. "I'm looking to create an atmosphere and not just chit-chat party. They are there to be the cheerleaders," Clavette said. "It's like when you're in grade school and you play spin the bottle.

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